Sun Valley Music Festival

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025 at 6:30pm

Sun Valley Pavilion
300 Dollar Road
208-622-5607

Schedule Of Events

6:30 PM : Haydn and Stamitz

Festival Chamber Orchestra

Alasdair Neale, Conductor

Adam Smyla, Viola

Stephanie Childress, Conductor

5:45 PM : Pre-Concert Chat at Lawn Paver Bar

Carl Stamitz
Viola Concerto in D Major, Op. 1

Joseph Haydyn
Symphony No. 80 in D Minor

Stephanie Childress leads the orchestra in Haydn’s Symphony No. 80. It’s not as famous as many of his other symphonies, but not for any good reason—it’s a lovely work that is stormy at times, light-hearted and even funny at others. Not “LOL” funny, but classical music funny—defying expectations with little twists of melody and form. Carl Stamitz probably wrote his viola concerto for himself, as he was a virtuoso violist. Festival Principal Viola Adam Smyla will tackle this bright, lively, and altogether enjoyable showcase for his instrument to open the concert.


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